Monthly Archives: June 2019

Despite their value, seagrasses have been declining globally since the 1930s and are currently disappearing faster than any other coastal ecosystem, such as mangroves or salt marshes. The shallow coastal areas that seagrasses typically occupy are often the same…

Marine and coastal ecosystems not only sequester and store vast amounts of CO2 but also protect coasts and communities from climate impacts. They provide food, economic, medicinal and recreation opportunities, habitat and a range of ecosystem functions to support human well-being.…

Seagrasses are flowering plants that live in shallow sheltered areas along our coast. These sensitive plants are different from seaweed and form bright green leaves. These leaves form large, dense meadows under the sea. Like the coral reefs and…